ChemAlert vs EMS.SDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChemAlert
Manage chemical safety data sheets, compliance, and organizational chemical footprints. This mobile app integrates with the main system, allowing users to view and update stock inventory, scan barcodes, and upload pictures on the go. It also offers offline access to SDSs and product information for remote use.
- Manage SDSs and chemical footprint
- View and update stock inventory
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Upload product images
- Offline SDS access
- Real-time hazard and risk insights
Read full descriptionHide full description
Chemical Safety Management System to Manage SDSs & Organisation's Chemical Footprint ChemAlert 5.2 is the latest release of ChemAlert, a technology platform for managing Chemical Safety Data Sheet (SDSs), Chemical Footprint, Compliance and Risk. ChemAlert is recognised as one of the world’s most respected chemical safety management systems and RMT’s Teams lead the field in research, actively gathering data chemical safety data sheets and helping organisations address both current and future risks. The ChemAlert mobile application integrates directly with your instance of ChemAlert. Not only does the ChemAlert app provide accurate and current product data, users can also view and update their stock inventory directly from their Smartphone device. Users can even enhance stock data by uploading pictures on the go, scan products barcode, QR codes to instantly identify and display critical safety data. With its new offline functionality, CA Mobile can now download your SDSs and Product information for access in remote areas. Using the latest industry standards, the CA5.2 app works as a native application, ensuring: • Safe and secure access • Fast performance • Access to the device’s features, such as its camera, GPS and address book • High scalability and reliability, critical when managing significant updates Users can quickly access – view, update, upload and receive real-time information and tasks, enabling constant feedback and insights on hazards and risks from your mobile workforce. For more information please visit www.rmtglobal.com or contact us directly on: Australia: 1800 555 477 New Zealand: 0800 889 225 International: +61 8 9322 1711 Email: info@rmtglobal.com
EMS.SDS
This application supports chemical safety regulations by providing access to GHS-compliant labels and Safety Data Sheets. It allows users to search a comprehensive database by substance name, vendor, or CAS number, and access information offline.
- GHS-compliant chemical labels
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Searchable chemical database
- Offline data access
- Supports GHS regulations
- Demo mode and free account registration
Read full descriptionHide full description
EMS.GHS-SDS is a leading chemical safety software application that is being used to support the requirements of the Globally Harmonized System for the Labeling and Classification of Chemicals (GHS). It helps you find and display GHS compliant chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets for safety and regulatory compliance, even when you're in the field or on-the-go. The rich database provided is searchable by substance name, vendor and CAS number. Existing Chemical Safety EMS users can use the app using their EMS credentials, whereas any user can test the app in demo mode or register for a free account. Retrieved data are stored on the device, so that the required chemical information can be viewed even when the device has no network connectivity.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EMS.SDS at 5.0 against ChemAlert's 3.0. EMS.SDS also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). ChemAlert's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EMS.SDS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ChemAlert's written reviews are positive against 50% of EMS.SDS's.
ChemAlert ships an update every 4 months, EMS.SDS every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | ChemAlert | EMS.SDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Risk Management Technologies Pty Ltd | SFS Chemical Safety Inc. |
Customer experience
ChemAlert
EMS.SDS
In-app purchases
ChemAlert
No in-app purchases
EMS.SDS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChemAlert free?
Is EMS.SDS free?
Which has better reviews, ChemAlert or EMS.SDS?
Do ChemAlert or EMS.SDS have ads?
Which is updated more often, ChemAlert or EMS.SDS?
Other comparisons
